Connections

Question 1

Why did Harrogate original grow (2+)

Answer 1

Because of endogenous factors such as its spa waters
In the Georgian Era = Harrogate became known as ‘The English Spa’

Question 2

Health treatment in Harrogate (2)

Answer 2

In the 17th and 18th centuries its chalybeate waters containing iron = popular health treatment
Led to an influx of wealthy but poorly visitors contributed to the wealth of the town

Question 3

Why did Harrogates population grow most significantly (3)

Answer 3

After the arrival of the railway which improved transport infrastructure
Enabled Harrogate to be connected to other places in Britain
Tourists and day trippers began to visit Harrogate in greater numbers

Question 4

Attractions in Harrogate (4)

Answer 4

Valley Gardens
Pump Rooms
Turkish Baths
The Great Yorkshire show

Question 5

Late 20th century increased connections (4)

Answer 5

Widened its connections even more
Developed conference functions = holding national events such as Party Political conferences + international events
Example = 1982 Eurovision Song Contest

Question 6

Harrogates increased connections with national chains

Answer 6

Everyman cinema + The Ivy

Question 7

What’s Harrogate been accused of becoming and why (3+)

Answer 7

“Clone town”
Increase in national chains
There are signs of decline in Harrogate’s town center with local, independent shops and restaurants being forced to close

Question 8

Increased connections with Europe (3++)

Answer 8

Harrogate Borough Council and “Visit Harrogate” increased connections + developed links with different groups of people such as cyclists
Beginning to (re-)brand the town with focus on outdoor events
Tour de France, the Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI championship